Hello! Good morning..im from Gensan & Id like to know whether its better to go by myself & apply for a chinese visa in the embassy or have a travel agency assist me with my visa. The visa servicing agencies are asking for many documents whereas Ive read here in the forum I just simply need passport, photo, application form, confirmed hotel reservation and two-way air tickets. Its my first time to travel China & my bf from US wants to take me for my birthday this coming July in Beijing. We did some asian trips last year but thats no visa needed. Im not employed & im a part-time independent beauty consultant of Mary Kay Phils, Inc. Is it possible for me to get a visa? Hope to hear from any ones opinion! Thanks...:)